The KCHA Board of Commissioners is the governing body that determines policies and resolutions of KCHA. The Board approves decisions that chart the direction of current and future programs, and authorizes the actions of the Executive Director and his designees. The Commissioners are responsible for approving the agency's annual budget and for setting policy, while also serving as public representatives of the agency. Regular Board meetings are usually held on the last Tuesday of the month. Informal Board work sessions may be held at any point the month. Board Packets are normally published the prior week.

The KCHA Board is comprised of seven (7) Commissioners who are committed to improving the quality of life in and around the low income community. All Commissioners must be residents of the Knox County at the time of their appointment and must continue to maintain suchresidence throughout the term of their office. All seven (7) Commissioners are appointed by the Knox County Board Chair, and confirmed by a majority vote of the Knox County Board. One Commissioner is required by the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 to be directly assisted by the Knox County Housing Authority. Service on the KCHA Board of Commissioners is voluntary and unpaid.